MAX UGARTE, of River Edge, died on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the age of 87 years. Born in Cuba, he came to this country in 1954 and has lived in River Edge for 41 years. Prior to retiring in 1987, he was a health and medical sales specialist for Metropolitan Life of Union City. Beloved husband of Nilda Esparza Ugarte. Devoted father of Richard Ugarte and his wife Angela of Titusville, NJ. Cherished grandfather of Alex and Max. Cremation will be private.